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Rohit Sharma Picks 2007 Final & 2022 Melbourne Epic as Top IND-PAK Moments

India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma has highlighted two iconic matches as his favorite memories against Pakistan. He specifically chose the inaugural 2007 final in South Africa, which India won, and the dramatic 2022 clash at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In the 2007 final, Rohit played a crucial unbeaten cameo to help set up India's victory. The 2022 match is remembered for Virat Kohli's legendary unbeaten knock that secured a last-ball win for India.

Key Points: Rohit Sharma's Favorite India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Memories

  • Rohit Sharma's favorite IND-PAK T20 WC moments
  • 2007 inaugural final win in South Africa
  • 2022 Melbourne thriller with Virat Kohli classic
  • Rohit's fiery 2007 cameo & Kohli's 2022 masterclass
  • Sharma reflects as T20 World Cup ambassador
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From Johannesburg to Melbourne, Rohit Sharma speaks on favourite IND-PAK T20 WC memories

India's captain Rohit Sharma recalls the 2007 final win and the 2022 Melbourne thriller as his top IND-PAK T20 WC moments. Relive the classics.

"There have been lots actually. But I would definitely pick the finals that we played, my first-ever World Cup final. - Rohit Sharma"

Colombo, February 15

India's T20 World Cup winning skipper Rohit Sharma spoke on his favourite India versus Pakistan moment in T20 WC career, pointing to the inaugural final in 2007 in South Africa where he played a fiery cameo and the classic in front of a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground which saw a Virat Kohli classic as amongst his favourite ones.

Rohit, now the ambassador for this edition of the T20 World Cup, was speaking ahead of the clash against India and Pakistan in Colombo.

Speaking in a video posted by ICC on Instagram on being asked about his favourite T20WC moment against Pakistan, Rohit said, "There have been lots actually. But I would definitely pick the finals that we played, my first-ever World Cup final. An inaugural World Cup 2007, which we won. That was very, very special to me. And obviously, recently, a couple of years ago, we played a game in Melbourne. That was just outstanding as well."

During the T20 WC 2007 final between India and Pakistan in South Africa, besides a 54-ball 75 from Gautam Gambhir, it was Rohit's unbeaten 16-ball 30*, with two fours and a six, powered India to 157/5 and India went on to win by 5 runs, bundling out Pakistan for 152 runs, with Irfan Pathan (3/16) leading the bowling from the front.

In 2022 at Melbourne, while chasing 160, India was four down at 31 runs, but it was Virat Kohli (82* in 53 balls, with six fours and four sixes) and Hardik Pandya (40 in 37 balls, with a four and two sixes), who put on a century stand and took India home with four wickets left, on the final ball.

Meanwhile, coming to the match, Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first. The masterclass by Ishan Kishan (77 in 40 balls, with 10 fours and three sixes) and crucial knocks from skipper Suryakumar Yadav (32 in 29 balls, with three fours) and Shivam Dube (27 in 17 balls, with three fours and a six) took India to a competitive total of 175/7 on a tough pitch.

Ayub (3/25 in four overs) was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, while Shaheen Shah Afridi (1/31 in two overs), Usman Tariq (1/24 in four overs) and Agha (1/10 in two overs) were also among the wickets.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, the Melbourne match was unreal. The atmosphere, the tension, and that Kohli shot over long-on... pure cinema! These IND-PAK games are on another level.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I feel we talk too much about past glories. The current match in Colombo is what matters. Our middle order looked shaky again today. Need to focus on winning this World Cup, not just reminiscing.
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Priya S
Hitman's cameo in 2007 is so underrated! 30* off 16 in a World Cup final as a youngster... that showed his class. He's been a big-match player from the start. Wishing him and the team all the best for this tournament! 💙
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Rohit P
Melbourne 2022 was an emotional rollercoaster! From 31/4 to winning on the last ball with King Kohli at his best. My dad, who rarely shows emotion, was jumping! That's what cricket, especially against Pakistan, does to us.
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Karthik V
Good to see the captain acknowledging history. But let's not forget the bowlers! Irfan Pathan in 2007 and Arshdeep/Bhuvi in recent times have been crucial. Hope the team brings the cup home again this time. Jai Hind!

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